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| Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | | 3:23 pm |
Quick Update
I kept the fast this year. Perhaps the hardest year that I have kept the fast. I was without community, without those to keep the fast with me. That was difficult. However I emerged. Soon homestays will begin. Will not have access for a while. All the best | | Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 | | 11:09 am |
Writer's Block: Going Without
Twice a year, on Yom Kippur, and Tisha B'av I fast the required 25 hours. I would fast more routinely, as there is a certain mental clarity that comes from the fast, and as I move on in my life, I know that there will be more fasts required for any number of reasons. | | Saturday, August 8th, 2009 | | 5:29 pm |
Thoughts on The Middleman
Yesterday, after starting on Tuesday, I finished The Middleman. I thought it was a fun series with wonderful characters (Wendy, Sensei Ping, Lacey...the list continues), and had an interesting premise. While I am not likely to write any fanfiction, I want to recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun show. In my opinion, it is very much like Dr. Who, except just a bit more with the humor. | | Thursday, August 6th, 2009 | | 11:09 pm |
Start of a LARP
After combing my brains for things to write, I have finally started on writing a LARP, tentatively titled "The Business in Belfast." As of yet All I have is a basic premise and one character sheet. As this is my first time writing a LARP, I think some nervous tension on my part is justified. As I develop more of a back story for the entire LARP, a list of characters, things of that nature, I will keep everyone advised. At the moment, I'm not seeing this being much more than a ten to twelve person game, small compared to some of the other LARPs I have heard described, but larger than others. I just hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew... All the best T. | | Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 | | 10:35 pm |
A Mercy
Title: A Mercy Fandom: Death Note Spoilers: End of the Series Characters: Ryuk and Light Rating: PG 13 (for violence not in story, descriptions of blood, reference to death) Summary: It is the end of the apples...and Ryuk doesn't know just how he feels about that. Disclaimer: Characters = not mine. I make no profit off this. This story is strictly for entertainment purposes Word Count: 331 ( Read more... ) | | Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 | | 4:23 pm |
Homecoming
Just over a week until I am able to return to CA and rest after the insanity that has been Middlebury Summer Language Immersion. Thank Hashem. Soon, oh so soon. | | Saturday, July 25th, 2009 | | 1:59 am |
Top 5 Polyamorous Relationships
1. Merlin/Morgana/Arthur/Gwen (Merlin) 2. Utena/Anthy/Wakaba (Revolutionary Girl Utena) 3. Rose/9/Jack (Dr. Who) 4. Leslie/Derringer/Kitty (Friendly Hostility Webcomic) 5. Saonji/Touga/Akio | | 1:33 am |
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5 Evil Geniuses
1. Ohtori Akio (Revolutionary Girl Utena) 2. Nathaniel Essex (X-men) 3. Shou Tucker (FMA) 4.Dante (FMA) 5. L. Yagami (Death Note) | | 12:02 am |
Top 5 Geniuses
1. Forge 2. Souji Mikage 3. Pinako Rockbell 4. Simon Tam 5. Daria Morgendorfer Honorable Mention: L See evil Genius list. | | Saturday, June 13th, 2009 | | 11:43 am |
1st Merlin Fiction
Title: Power Rating: G Fandom: Merlin Summary: What Merlin sees when his eyes flash golden. Word Count: 139 Disclaimer: Don't own or claim to own the program Merlin. This story is for entertainment purposes only. ( Read more... ) | | Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | | 9:44 pm |
End of the Alphabet
At long, fucking last it is done. I have written twenty-six drabbles about the Sewing-Life alchemist, coming to (most likely) just over two thousand plus words. While this might not seem a lot compared to some of the other stories out there, it is a lot of energy focused on a character who is far from sympathetic for most of the time that we know him. So the question becomes, what drove me to write about Shou Tucker above all of the other compelling characters in Full Metal Alchemist? One of my friends said it best, I happen to be very good at writing characters that happen to be rather difficult to sympathize with. Previous examples include: Irene Adler (blind pre-cognitive), Shepherd Book (mysterious preacher who has no issue shooting people in the knee), Souji Mikage (ghostly psychologist who specializes in bringing people to the darkest parts of their mind and keeping them there), and Dream of the Endless (immortal personification of Dream). I have other characters that I have written, and would like to think that I have written well, but Shou Tucker was perhaps one of the most challenging I have written to date. The challenge with Tucker is that there are moments when I as an author absolutely hated him. There were moments when writing these drabbles, I had to stop and literally walk away from my computer to focus on something else. There were other drabbles in this series that I wrote very quickly (in the span of ten minutes or less). The main difficulty of Tucker was trying to keep him true to the series and to show all of his humanity, both his positive traits and his faults. Granted, it was often times easier to focus on his failings, but I don’t think that I would have attempted this had I not seen some of Tucker’s positive qualities. There are moments when I definitely felt sorry for the character, and there are clear moments in the series that show just how flawed of a being he is. Portraying these flaws was perhaps one of my driving desires in writing these drabbles. It is also these flaws and the fact that Shou has moments of great humanity (such as when he comforts Edward in episode 5) that drew me to the character. However now that I have finished writing this series of twenty-six, I do not think that Tucker will make an appearance in any more Full Metal fan-fiction that I will be writing. As fun as some of these pieces have been, I am relieved that I no longer have to focus on this singular character. After over two thousand words dedicated to him, I have nothing left to say. | | 7:17 pm |
B is for Beast
Title: B is for Beast Fandom(s): Full Metal Alchemist Character(s): Shout Tucker, Nina Tucker, Mira Tucker (last two in passing) Rating: PG 13 Summary: Last part of the alphabet challenge. What remains of Shou Tucker when all pretenses are gone? Word Count: 111 Disclaimer: Don't own or claim to own FMA. This story is for entertainment purposes only. ( Read more... ) | | Monday, May 25th, 2009 | | 10:31 pm |
Title: G is for Guilt Rating: PG Fandom(s): Full Metal Alchemist Summary: There is a reason for the moisture on Shou Tucker's cheek. Disclaimer: Don't own or claim to own these characters or the show they come from. I make no money off of this. This story = entertainment purposes only. Characters: Shou and Nina Tucker Word Count: 120 ( Read more... ) | | Friday, May 22nd, 2009 | | 11:12 pm |
Coffee and Flower Petals
Title: Coffee and Flower Petals Fandom(s): Sandman and Revolutionary Girl Utena Character(s): Rose Walker and Souji Mikage Rating: PG Summary: Written in response to neva_caruso's challenge for my crossover fic meme. As a waitress for night patrons, Rose has one regular she just can't put her finger on. Disclaimer: Don't own or claim to either fandom. This story = purely entertainment. Written in present tense throughout, I know. Word Count: 1363 ( Read more... ) | | Monday, May 18th, 2009 | | 3:38 pm |
I is for Innocence
Title: I is for Innocence Rating: PG Fandom(s): Full Metal Alchemist Character(s): Shou Tucker, Mira Tucker, and Nina Tucker Summary: Shortly after she is born, Shou watches his daughter sleep. Word Count: 119 Disclaimer: Don't own or claim to own FMA. Story = for entertainment purposes only. ( Read more... ) | | Sunday, May 10th, 2009 | | 7:24 pm |
K is for Karma
Title: K is for Karma Fandom: Full Metal Alchemist Rating: PG 13 Characters: Shou Tucker, Mira Tucker, Nina Tucker, Alphonse Elric, Edward Elric (last four in passing) Summary: The sum of all of Shou Tucker’s deeds is this…the cocking of a rifle Disclaimer: I don’t own or claim to own this fandom or the characters their in Word Count: 129 ( Read more... ) | | Friday, May 1st, 2009 | | 10:41 pm |
Can't Believe I'm Doing This
This is based off of a meme I first saw on Neva Caruso's Journal. With school coming to an end as well as the Damned Alphabet Challenge, I wanted to try my hand at new characters and new fic. So without any further ado:
Below the cut, I'm going to list a total of 20 characters (10 male, 10 female). Your job, if you choose to accept it, is to pick two of the characters (can be from same fandom or not) and give me a line of dialogue/song/quote. I will attempt to write something for those two characters interacting.( Read more... )I won't have a chance to get started until May 9, when I will be back home without the pressure of classes. Limit 5 respondents as this is my first time even thinking about doing this. Crossovers may be cross posted on the Big Damn Crossover Group Board. So, if interested, please respond. | | Monday, April 27th, 2009 | | 12:12 am |
Y is for Year
Title: Y is for Year Fandom: Full Metal Alchemist Rating: PG Characters: Shou Tucker, Nina Tucker, Alexander, and Mira Tucker (last three in passing) Word Count: 115 Summary: A year to the day after his life's magnum opus Disclaimer: Don't own or claim to own FMA ( Read more... ) |
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